What number do I grind for AeroPress coffee?

So, a medium grind is going to be your best bet for an Aeropress. If you were to use a fine one (such as espresso blend) you might find it not working so well with the paper filters – the grind might get a bit mushy with bits passing through when they shouldn’t.

How fine should I grind my coffee for AeroPress?

For the best AeroPress coffee grind size, we recommend a consistency similar to table salt. On a coffee grinding chart, this is considered medium-fine. Each particle will be about 0.5 mm in diameter and falls between the fine espresso grind and the slightly coarser grind used in cafetière coffee.

Can you use a blade grinder for AeroPress?

Although it is possible to use a blade grinder with the AeroPress, we don’t recommend it. A blade grinder will “smash” the coffee beans rather than grind.

What setting on burr grinder for Pour over?

Medium-Fine Grind
5. Medium-Fine Grind (pour over grind)

How do you ground coffee for an AeroPress?

Bring 7 oz (200 g) of water to a boil. Weigh out 15–18 grams of coffee (depending on your preferred strength). Grind to a texture slightly finer than sea salt. Insert a paper filter into the AeroPress’s detachable plastic cap.

How much coffee do you use for 1 cup AeroPress?

You’ll Need. We use 2.6 grams of coffee per fluid ounce of water when brewing AeroPress, which produces a more concentrated brew than most brewing methods. Our recipe makes about 7 ounces (200 grams) brewed coffee.

Do you need a good grinder for AeroPress?

No, you don’t need a burr grinder for AeroPress. You can use any type of coffee grinder, including a blade grinder. However, we recommend using a burr grinder because it will give you a more consistent grind size and produce better results.

Does grind size affect coffee flavor?

Choosing the Right Grind Size In general, if you brew coffee that is ground too coarse, the coffee can be under-extracted (weak), and less flavorful. If your coffee is ground too fine, however, the coffee can be over-extracted and bitter. Small changes in grind size can drastically affect the taste of your final brew.

How much coffee do you put in an AeroPress scoop?

about 2.5 tablespoons
The AeroPress Original scoop and the AeroPress Go scoop have the same capacity. A level scoop holds 11.5 grams of coffee or about 2.5 tablespoons. A heaping (rounded) scoop of coffee holds 14 grams or 3 tablespoons.

What is the AeroPress funnel for?

You can also use it under the AeroPress to guide the pressed coffee into a small mouthed vessel, like an espresso cup or an insulated travel cup. And some people like to use this funnel for other things, like canning or pouring food items from bags into containers. It’s big and rugged and just darn useful.